A complete introduction to Alpine mountaineering. If you are planning your first trip to the Alps or anxious to improve on your performance on previous trips, you need this book. Even seasoned alpinists will benefit from Bruce Goodlad's clarity and depth of experience. Everything you need to know is here and none of the issues are ducked. From dealing with hut guardians to moving roped together.
The first part of the book deals with the knowledge and techniques you will need. The second part consists of a choice of good routes to help you gain experience, presented in guidebook style.
Profusely illustrated in colour.
Written by Bruce Goodlad who will be well known to readers of Climber magazine where he contributes well thought out gear reviews. He qualified as an IFMGA (International Federation of Mountain Guide Associations) guide in 2001 and is now involved in the training and assessment of British Mountain Guides. He lives in the French Alps where he runs his mountaineering business, sharing his passion for the mountains with his clients in the form of climbing courses in the summer months and skiing and ice climbing in winter.
Card cover, 24cm x 17cm, 264 pages.
Published 2011.
ISBN: 978-1-906095-30-7.